Bassment Core is a bass guitar effects plugin from United Plugins that combines an amp model, a 5-band EQ, a compressor, filters and a cabinet simulation in one instrument.
Bassment Core at a glance
| Developer | United Plugins |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.10 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €4.07 (regular €48.59) |
What Bassment Core does
Its signal path starts with a smart input setting: the Hit Analyse Input Level button measures the strength of the incoming bass strings so the input gain can be matched to the playing. The amp covers a range from gentle to brutal, and the developer describes it as flexible enough to serve as the only amp in a chain.
The tone is shaped in sections. The mids control sets the character of the final bass sound, and a separate control handles low-cut and midrange brightness.
Key features
- Smart input level. The Hit Analyse Input Level button measures the bass signal so the input gain can be set to match the strength of the strings.
- Amp with a wide gain range. The amp model ranges from gentle to brutal input gain, and the developer presents it as usable as a single amp.
- 5-band EQ. A five-band equalizer shapes the tone, and the developer describes its tuning as suited to most playing styles.
- Low-end processing. A dedicated compressor, a low-pass filter and the Aggression and Presence knobs work on the bass frequencies.
- Treble controls. Six controls cover the high frequencies, including brightness, colour and a rust corrosion control for added grit.
Use cases
- Parallel drive layering. The Parallel Drive stage adds a second, blended layer of drive beside the main amp signal.
Compatibility
Bassment Core is sold as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. The macOS build requires 10.10 or later and has native Apple Silicon support, and the Windows build requires Windows 8 or later.
Who it is for
The plugin suits bass players and producers who want a single amp, EQ and cabinet chain for recording, and sound designers who need a fast route to a bass tone.
Price and availability
Bassment Core was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €4.07, reduced from €48.59. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Bassment Core FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Bassment Core?
Searches pair the name with serial key and keygen, and the developer uses license files rather than iLok or a dongle for activation.
Does Bassment Core run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon on macOS 10.10 or later.